Combination tool



Patented Aug. 21, 1 928.

UNITED STATES PATENT orrics.

ARTHUR SMITH, or CHICAGO, ILL oIs, AssIeNonn r DIRECT AND MEsNE ASSIGN-MENTS, TO THE BARRETTB NDERY COMPANY, or CHICAGO, ILLINo s, A CORPORA-''rIoN or ILLINOIS.

COMBINATION root.

Application filed october 16, 1925. Serial No. 62,843.

This invention relates to improvements in combination tools, and has forits primary object to provide a tool of this character embodying meansfor accomplishing various household tasks.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a compact tool ofthis class having means for effectually and quickly sharpening knives. 7

Another object of the invention is the provision of a combination toolhaving means for conveniently removing milk-bottle caps, extractingnails, and the like.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a tool ofthe above character of simple and durable construction designed so as tobe sold at a reasonable price.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent asthe descrip: tion progresses.

In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification and inwhich like numerals are employed to designate corresponding partsthroughout the same:

Fig. 1 is a top plan view of a tool con. structed in accordance with myinvention,

Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the same,

Fig. 3 is an enlarged transverse sectional view taken on the line 33 ofFig. 1 lookand Fig. 4 is a similar view taken on the line 4-4t of Fig. 1looking in the direction indicated by the arrows.

In the drawing, wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown thepreferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 10 generally indicatesthe body of my improved tool, comprising an intermediate portion 11 ofgenerally rectangular formation. The

forward extremity of the portion 11 terminates in a tapered projection12, the end thereof being beveled to provide a suitable screw-engagingbit. The opposite extremity of the intermediate portion 11 connects withan enlarged circular projection 13, provided at its center with acomparatively large opening 1 1 provided at one edge with an outwardlydirected tongue 15.

As is readily seen from Fig. 1 of the drawing, the intermediate portion11 is provided with a transversely directed slot 16 ing in the directionindicated by the arrows,

extending from one of the longitudinal edges [and having. the ;cornerportions rounded. The body of the tool is preferably of thin metal, theportions adjacent the slot 16 being slightly raised to form circularpockets 17, the purpose of which will become apparent as the descriptionprogresscs.

The body is further provided adjacent one end of the intermediateportion 11 with a rectangular-shapedslot 18 extending a short distanceinto the body so as to provide suitable means for engaging tacks and thelike for the removal of the same. The intermediate portion of thetapered projection 12 is struck 'out to provide a triangularshapedpointed prong 19 offset "from the body of the tool and preferablyinclined at an angular position so as to be readily 'engageable with thecaps of milk bottles and similar containers.

Rotatably mounted in the circular offset pockets 17 are a pair ofcomplementary disks 20 preferably constructed of suitable steel. Thesewheels are rotatably supported by transversely extending pins 21, theends 1 thereof being upset to prevent removal of the wheels and arrangedso as to permit convenient rotation. These wheels are positioned in acommon plane and with the adjacent sides of their peripheriessubstantially in'contact so that a knife or similar implement may bedrawn therebetween for efficiently sharpening the edge thereof.

As disclosed in the drawing, the tool body is provided with a pair oflongitudinally extending raised ridges '22 adapted to in crease therigidity of the tool body and prevent distortion thereof. Thisconstruction provides a light yet durable tool designed to readilyperform the functions of the individual elements, combined in a compactstructure for the purpose of providing a convenient and efficient tool.

It is evident from the foregoing that each of the combined elements isdesigned to efficiently perform its function, the tongue 15 beingadapted for removal of crimped bottle caps while the tapered projectionv12 may be readily employed as a screw-driver. It is therefore obviousthat a combination tool of exceedingly simple design and compactstructure has been provided, capable of use in performing varioushousehold tasks with facility and convenience.

It is to be understood that the invention herein shown and described issusceptiblev of modification, and that various changes as to the shape,size and arrangement of parts may be resortedto without departing fromthe spirit of the invention or the scopeof'the appended claim.

Having thus described my invent-ion, I claim:

In a device of the class described, a sheetmetal body member having aslot/opening through one edge thereof, the said body member having ofi'set portions defining pockets at the opposite sides of the slot,

blade-sharpening disks mounted for free rotation Within the said pocketsand positioned in a common plane at opposite sides of the slot with thevrelatively adjacent sides of their peripheries substantially incontact, the pockets being of adepth substantially equal to thethickness of 'thefdisk's whereby the (interfaces of the disks will'besubstantially flush with the face of the body member in which, thepocketsare formed.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

, ARTHUR SMITH?

